U.S. History 1800-1817

U.S. Capital Moved

Jun 15, 1800

The United States capital is moved from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Washington, D.C.

Jefferson Inaugurated

Mar 4, 1801

Thomas Jefferson is inaugurated as the third president of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Marbury v. Madison

Feb 24, 1803

Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision greatly expands the power of the Court by establishing its right to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional.
Lively, Donald E. "Marbury v. Madison." American Government. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 28 Sept. 2011.

Louisiana Purchase

May 2, 1803

Louisiana Purchase TreatyThe United States agrees to pay France $15 million for the Louisiana Territory, which extends west from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and comprises about 830,000 square miles.

Lewis and Clark Expedition

May 14, 1804

Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis, Missouri, on an expedition to explore the West and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.

Jefferson's Second Inauguration

Mar 4, 1805

Thomas Jefferson is inaugurated for his second term.

Lewis and Clark Reach Pacific Ocean

Nov 15, 1805

Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean. picture credit:
"Lewis and Clark expedition." Image. Bettmann/Corbis. World History: The Modern Era. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 28 Sept. 2011.

Madison Inaugurated

Mar 4, 1809

James Madison is inaugurated as the fourth president of the United States. picture credit:
"James Madison." Image. Library of Congress. World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 28 Sept. 2011.

War of 1812 Begins

Jun 18, 1812

The United States declares war on Britain over British interference witih American maritime shipping and westward expansion. picture credit:
"First shot of War of 1812." Image. Library of Congress. World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 28 Sept. 2011.

War of 1812

Period: Jun 18, 1812 to Dec 24, 1814

Madison's Second Inauguration

Mar 4, 1813

James Madison is inaugurated for his second term as President. picture credit:
"James Madison fights George III in political cartoon." Image. Library of Congress. World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 28 Sept. 2011.

War of 1812 Ends

Dec 24, 1814

The Treaty of Ghent is signed, officially ending the War of 1812. picture credit:

Monroe Inaugurated

Mar 4, 1817

James Monroe is inaugurated as the fifth President of the United States. picture credit:
"James Monroe." Image. Library of Congress. World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 28 Sept. 2011.